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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.27, 1,692.26 and 702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.27, 1,692.26 and 702.29 is: 969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.27 : 1,692.26 = 702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.27/1,692.26 = 702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.27x = 1,692.26 × 702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.27x = 1,188,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,457.28/1,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.16

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